Following President Biden's widely panned performance at Thursday's debate, "The View" co-hosts expressed deep concerns about his fitness for a second term and urged him to abandon his re-election campaign.
ABC's "The View" co-hosts delivered a scathing assessment of President Biden's performance at Thursday's debate, expressing worries about his age and mental viability. The daytime talk show aired a montage of unflattering moments from the CNN Presidential Debate, leaving many viewers questioning Biden's ability to serve another term.
The View" Co-Hosts Call for Biden to Step Down After "Disastrous" Debate Performance
Co-host Sunny Hostin, a long-time Biden supporter, admitted that the debate was "really hard to watch." She went on to say that "it pains me to say this today, but I think President Biden needs to step down and be replaced." Co-host Sara Haines echoed Hostin's sentiments, stating that Biden should step aside to ensure a Democratic victory in November.
The co-hosts pointed to Biden's age and appearance as significant factors in his poor debate performance. Haines emphasized that "Democrats need to stop spinning the age problem" and acknowledged that Biden's age was evident during the debate. She also drew a distinction between Biden's age and that of former "The View" co-host Joy Behar, stating that "Joy Behar at 81 is not Joe Biden at 81."
The View" Co-Hosts Call for Biden to Step Down After "Disastrous" Debate Performance
Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump administration official and now outspoken critic of her former boss, expressed "shock" at Biden's debate showing. She called on Biden to put country before his own ambition and step aside, warning that if Trump were to face Biden in the general election, Trump would likely win.
Hostin acknowledged that Biden "lost that debate" and suggested that he be honest with himself and the American people. She stated that Biden could potentially bow out "with grace and dignity" and have a record to be proud of. Griffin emphasized that the stakes were too high for Democrats to stick with Biden, arguing that he would lose to Trump if he stayed in the race.
The View" Co-Hosts Call for Biden to Step Down After "Disastrous" Debate Performance
After a commercial break, the "The View" co-hosts discussed potential replacements for Biden on the Democratic ticket. Names mentioned included Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
Despite the co-hosts' concerns, there has been no indication that Biden intends to abandon his campaign. He has already clinched the 2024 Democratic nomination, solidifying his status as the party's presumptive presidential candidate.
The View" Co-Hosts Call for Biden to Step Down After "Disastrous" Debate Performance
